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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-03
PRESIDENT oLFvELAYDs PRIVATE FORTUNE.

From The Indianapolis Journal
Ir has been stated that Mr. Cleveland does not expcnd
more than half his salary H. Indeed his expenses exceed
40 per cent his income and he Will doubtless have at
least 100000 OF his compensation as President remain
ing when he leaves the White House on the 4th OF
March, 1889 A friend OF his who is In a position to
speak with this subject SAYS that when he was
inaugurated the President had 100000 In hard cash
His four political campaigns In which he was elected
successfully to the shrieyay Of Erie County 10 inc
position Of Mayor of Buffalo. Governor OF New YORK
and President OF the United States cost him IN all IN
round figures $4,000 IL cost great deal more tnan
this TO elect him to these various offices OF course but
800 900 covers the amount which Cleveland himself
paid out With the sos 0O0 therefore that he had when
he entered tho White House. the 100000 which he VIII
save and the fortune OF his wife, President Cleveland
viii have In the neighborhood Of 5000 900 as fortune
upon which to begin life when he leaves the white
House. Carefully invested this would yield him an In
come sufficient take OF him very comfortably ior
the rest OF his days
In what Is this money investedl" inquired your cor
respondent -
don't think the President has any gestincnts other
than bank DEPOSITS He wac never OF the speculauve
turn OF MIND, and never engaged In a speculative
enterprise think the great portion OF his money, az
least Ia depof Jed In banks In Albany and Buffalo, WITH
perhaps some In NewYork. and do not believe that
Cleveland is likely to invest 1t anywhere in the hope OF
seeurng Rig dividends, unless he Is absolutely satisfied
that his investment will be safe When he dies his wife
will have perhaps. $20,OO0 from ne INSURANCE Pohoes
10 add TO his savings"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-03
TIE TRICKS OF TRADE.

Yeuo. York Letter The Kansas city Times
The tricks of trade many and manifold but THINK
have dropped in on the newest dodge me ayers;
scourers and cleaIers always display window full OF
curtains feathers and gloves behind which rise on TALL
spectral headless figures tho lovely tea gowns ana tne
sweet seaside robes OF spOess white that the propetors
of the shops have renovated IL Is great nducement
TO buy cream cashmere ivory silks when You see how
well they look after being cleaned at ScrewZendriver
Ny friend Jennie has her clothes sent from Paris and
in her last batch OF gowns lovely house dress or
soft material cascaded with cream white lace ana
beribb0ned with ivory satin ends Alas for this pretty
gown! IL was much too short, and IT mad
ridiculous little back in it-about big enough Tor the
back OF your hand.
wonder whether couldn't exchange that dreadful
mist az one OF the places paronizc - unused jennie
Up spoke the chambermaid. who had heard the con,
versati0n: MY sister Is working for Mr. Naptna ana
think it's very likely he'd buy that gown on you TO put In
his window. 10 show how splendid he cleans things.
They made three fine white wrappers for the snow
window last month. hut none OF em was as pretty as
yours That would look beautiful in the window folks
would never think 1t had been cleaned but Tor being IN
old Naphas window wherc Of course they know there's
nothing hut cleaned garments"
But some OF the things have been cleaned, haven't
they that see there " asked Jennie.
" Well a few pairs or gloves but the curtains and
blankets and the white dresses are mostly brand new
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-03
ENGLISH AND AMERICAN SnOhERS
Ia In InaIr mil

"One Of the features Of American street life tina,
striies an Englishman on first arriving mere ibost
forcibly" said young Londoncr whose acquaintance
made at the Palmer House an evening or TWO ago 10
fine abundance OF cigars. I simply astounded 10
observe on my arrival here, teamsters portes capme
ave even peders with handcarts smoking cigars. IN
they do here man who never smokes anything on the
street but a cigar Is looked upon rs AN epicurc anu nc
Il not gentleman of landed property, IL Regarded as
very extravagant fellow. What do we smoke I Why
pipes OF course. know fellows -London fellows TOO
who are worth all the way from 9l00 to $1,000 year
who arc inyeterate and who yet regard cigars
with about rs much reverence as yon do diamonds no
doubt The most eXtravagant OF them SMOKE Two cigars
at three pence cents apiece per day No; must say
that the prncey OF the American SMOKER
who Though he may be too poor TO buy DnselL warm
oyercoat when the cold winds come VIII stlll scofn 10
smoke a pipe on the street. floors me. In LONDON, u
stermonger or cabman appeared among his comrades
with lighted cigar in his mouth, he would DC boOteu
from one end OF the street 10 the other Tor
to assume luxury his circumstances III ie uia ho'
entille him to-"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-03
OPEN TO CONVICTION.

Picked up bV The Uttcd HerdId.
An old negro woman was employed cook in the
family OF a Mr.. S.. Though good servant in most
respects she had yensy for petty thieving that
was very annoying 10 her mistress Mrs. S often
missed small quantities OF tea. cohee sugar etc, but
the cook always stontly maintained her innocence
when ouestioned and In this ehe was usually sup
daughter Of the family. One day Aunt Tidy, the
cook was charged with more serious THEFT than
usual At frat she seemed at loss Tor reply. but
she suddenly burst out with ~ doan b'iievo TUX
dat ting-no doan'. But II Miss Flaw'nce done say
tuk IT, den b'liege it. Miss Flaw'nce tell de trui
bIeyc all what she say. JUS you Miss Flawnce,
an If she say so. don b'eve il no oder way, no
bo,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-03
CLEAR GRIT.

% 'ItVI'tIIS
A. n voung officer doing duty with Madras eaVai iy
regiment Sir Edward Bradford was Keen , sROi liz
nan One day when igcr shooting no missed ms
nal, and soon found himself In tigers ciutches
IL was an moment few OF his irehas ps's Knew
hand Az sporsman Of experience, Sir tuW aru hhcw
,eiI that his hest course to lie quietly anu snai
death The tiger surveyed his prey looked So" a.
mako ia meal Taking the young officers hand IN
his mouth IL was steadily disposed Of and the arm,
eaten TO tho elbow before sIr Lawau ~ the
man in fcsnns death had been the means OF ssvng
what has since proved to be mos, s,opv had he
moved or uttered even groan, the tiger would nave
put an end to his existence before going on Win MS
repast. 49,, ann, had ,o be removel
from the shoulder 10 may BIO imagned VIVA. .no ',a
ferinq was which the victim endured while lying qt9
conscious, In the power Of a voracous "inAn-ea'er'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-03
FPOM THE COUNTRY.
From, The Boston Transcript

FToW THO b0stJ" 1Tu''seIPF
rbcrc was an odd Incident at one Of the seashoro
n,aces one day last week couple Of ladies', who
S usa had perhaps led them to fear that they might
Ss b., looked down upon by Boston people, had taken
board at hotel much patronzed by Bostonahs Si ~
house on the first evening after their arrival a h
bscrvine with an interest natural In new .comers ns
voonis about them they happened to observe TWO
iadIes standing In the corridor not far away :. ~
struck the younger Of the two corners wn1 abe
saw in the corridor quito shabby In appearance
She turned to her companion and whisperea ,. an.
"well, guess We can hoiu w ou' "'' viva 49,
The elder seized her handkerchief IN vain attemps
En- smother q hearty laugh. They haa peon iooAins
At their own reflection In = big mirror.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-03
A PRINCIPAL COURSE.
rro,,, J'h< m ic10o Mama

The Torn Topics of New York might be in better busi
than that Of railing at Chicago society IL pretends
to give account OF formal dinner at one OF our fash
ionable clubs vet IL says word about the finger
bowls which OF the principal courses In every
important dinner given here Our fnger-powls are OF
the finest glass as can proved by tapping them with
a knife. Many of them are hand painted and at the
Hotel Richele there Is set OF these articles do viru
which are ornamented with portraits Of the classic poets
painted from life Fingerbows are not partieul ary
ng but they serve an honorable purpose In indicating
that Chicago culture has money and has the sand to
spend 1t freely upon the beautiful In ant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-03
PHASES OF CITY LIFE.
BOSTON CULTURE.
From The Boston Transcript.

Tho Art Museum on Sundays is one OF the most
crowded resorts in Boston The ATTIC ndance Is large
on fine sunday as 1t is at many theatre secular
evening The crowd drifts from room to room from rom
cism OF the artist the Of the old lady from
the rural districts who finds that Squire Carriers pct
candidly confesses nowhere The other sunday two
ladies VINO were cOnscienously doing the sculpture
paused before the cast Of the Fates."
YES" reoined Sarah critically examining the cast:
it's broken, and" giving another look and It's an OLD
break" .
The Greeks were large people, weren't theyf' SAID
another pausing before the heroic Pailas. always
had the idea they were kind OF short like the French"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-03
srrCKIyG TO A EEW.ENGLAYD IDEA.
krosn The Boston yourndl

syou New Englanders stick to your iaeas u S
sre VI In the course Of subsequent speech ono Of nc
entsrtainers said: at is Now-England idcs .nsv
so have that vote counted, and t b ewEngsnna
idea that that vote shall not BIO lost by Mad ~ tnS
When the gentlemen were leaving the ontortanmchnt.
one Of the most prominent Of The n,d tSss
T. thought that you wore nicnd' pu' As"A 49,
you want the niggcrs TO rule u"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-03
pprps VERSION OF A BIBLE STORY.

From The Boston Courier
Fred undertook the other day to tell his aunt the
Bible story Of Ruth and Boaz which his mother had
been reading TO him.
oh. Aunt Esther" he said, "mamma read Fanny
and me bully Bible story about man that was
wedding In his hay field, and his name was Borax."
What moral the little fellow attached TO the tale
was unfortunately not evident.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-03
WHO pHocIoy HOWARD rs.
nom The 81. Louis Republican,

Colonel Phocon Howard who once more sanrsen
,nto nrnmInence as the author OF ietter Jenc,son
Davis might have written II he had thought OF t -
irog farmer near Danville, H. excep, On esral
when the a. A r. meets He Is then intensely maIa'
iu blue coat and brass buttons, fervid In pato'is,
People with prehistoric memories assert tns' hs only
huyiness Tor many years has been patriotism.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-03

and begs him for the future not to trouble himself
about the affairs Of her brother"
Stops are now being taken through the United
States Legation to lberate the Baron. But every
screw put by the De Ssgans and Gaifets az the
Elysee and the Prefecture of Police.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-03
OUT OF PATIENCE.

little Nellie aged two-aDd-a-half on emitting her
father in her prayer told to pray for papa rs usual
and refused Her mother insisting, Nellie said peuiaht-
": "Msll, do bless papa Tor Rlty's SAKE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-03

rhev are stIl writing fervid lyric poetry about
a Mten Kelly In Chicago In this way Chicago y
putting It's recently captured literary centre 10 soou
use.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-03

Another mass OF boiled leaves, filling large
ulattor Is opened and discloscd-pig. Charles Lamb
himself would have TojOiced &c seeing this Hawaiian
Modification of his fayonte dish; the Hawdians
would make a ache for him In their Pantheon II
then had ever heard Of his gorihcation OF their most
esteemed edible. The pig Is almost fetch III
Hawaii he Is credited with supernatural sagacy; Is
Sal rinccd M Offering OF popular avail 10 Pco,
when that unpleasant goddess becomes obsticperous
Il accounted, when given by man TO man, as the
most dsicIte expression OF friendship, and Is the
choicest expression Of love and featy that the sub
ect can offer to his King. His baking Is as soicmniy
Considered and carried out any sacriHcal rite He
Ia dIs,atchcd with all possible tenderness after
generous diet OF poi"; his inciplent brustles are
aeicateN removed and his Internal machinery dlshed
mn as a particularly agreeable bonnie bouche he u
Sasbcd and ceansed and laid out white and innocent
for the fire. hole Is then dug In tho ground ana
lined with gllstening banana and "d" leaves red
hot stones are placed therein and Others I'LL the In,
leaves, two three pals OF water are turned 9Ion
the earth ia replaced and he Is lett to steam ana
bake until the time set for the "luau" arrives Do
icjous is he when served up at tho table, as pure
aud savory a piece Of meat as any man would wish 20
slt down TO- We try the pig and pronounce him very
good. Another sort OF meat comes down 10 " from
the Kings territory assoredoi fat ana o.
smoking hot tasting like very rich boiled beet pus
with peculiar, entirely unfamiliar, very hgioe .,e
navor We send back thanhs for his Malesys niaa
attention. win his Majesty favor US with inc man'c
az this now decacyf Hll Majesty, smiln- tacsDn aa
iy Initiates the barfins Of dog and waves M n"n'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-03

what terror the prospect oi reVSiahohs h"'' H'''
been looked forward to by the
Sellieres group
A circumstance adduced to show that Baron Ray
mond was mad was that since his return IRON
New York he never occupied the small detached
house which his father lett him, contiguous to the
mansion of the Princess de ssgan, but lived in hotel
in tho Place vepdsme with his friend Mr. Charles I.
Livermore. The sequel elbows that he was right. He
felt safe when he had the American with him. In
Mr.. Livermore's absence Baron Raymond one day
received visit from Doctor Decaisne, who knew him
from childhood with verbal Invitation TO come and
dine with his 1.-THE Barons aunt, ths Duchess de Berg
He suspected y trap, but then got ashamed OF his
suspicions and went DR.. Mottet was there and the
dinner passed Of pleasantly. Raymond was drawn
about America He said that he did not like to talk
about VIVA, he saw there because oobody who had
travelled iu the United States would believe him.
However, be did talk on this to him. interesting sub
ject DIR. Mottet who had never crossed the Atlantic
said that what he heard enough 10 prove he wa'
In the presence OF msdmsn. This astounded his IN
terocutor Who as he was leaving the house. was set
upon by the men servants and some asylum wardens
fetched for the purpose. thrown down the stars aho
nut in a strait waistcoat and manacled. mus
frussed DIP like fowl ready for the spit ne was taken
to the private mad house OF DR. Varet at Vanyes.
where he was awaited by the celebrated Doctor
Chsrcot who saw in his TRANSPORTS rage proof oil
lunacg / should like to know whether Dr. Charcot
himself, albeit prince OF science. would not have
been transported with fury a'soi Mr.. Livermore did
He left letter for him. Next day valet OF Baron
dc Selieres who had gained by the Princess DE
Sagan came to Mr. Livermore TO apprise him that his
scp taken by the American friend to write to tho
Princess to know whether she could give any informa-
ton a. to her brotheIs whereabouts She replied IN
ssass 3 seu 81 NJ is sss sss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-03-20
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON. Saturday. March 10. 1887.
ARMY ORDERs-Leave of absence for four months has
been granted Captain s. T. Norve ION cavalry, ah ha
Second Lieutenant d. Anglum I'm infantry anu .o
leave of Captain Mott Hooton 22d Infantry has peeh eh
tended one week. Fist Lieutenant L. H. strotner ISL
Infantry has been relieved from duty at the virginia
Agricultural College. at his own request ana oueIeq "
Join his regiment Colonel John NJ wilson CORPS OF IN
ineers has been ordered TO NewYork on public buSi
ENDORSEMENT OF INTEREST CHgcKs.-The Treasury
Department has issued circular TO National and STATE
banks In regard Endorsement ana payment OF interest
checks which provides that IN all cases In when sooee
and lodges hold United states bonds in the name OF
trustees proper evidence their election must be ed
in the office OF the First Auditor and tnat ie
checks must be from all the trustees ana not iro INC
society or lodge.
CHINESE IypEMS1rY.-The Acting Secretary OF the
Teasury has requested the Secretary of state 10 inform
him 10 whom shall be paid the sum or $l]Iflo appo
priated at the last session OF Congress to indemnify
Chinese subjects losses sustained during the riots al
Rock Springs. Wyoming in $50 The act provides that
the money shall be paid to the Chinese Government by
which il is distributed among the sufferers III ts
discretion II probable that the money Will be turned
over to the Chinese Minister.
GILLIAN M,Is.-The mails between the United states
and Chill both ways will hereafter be sent BY Of Rio
Ianoiro instead Of BY the way Panama THIS change
made necessary by the fact that the Governments OF inc
United states of Colombia and Peru nave establshcd
quarantine against Chill on account OF the prevalence OF
cholera In that country
CALIFORNIA BUGs-Dr. c. V Riley the entomoogst OF
the Agricultural Department has gone TO California TO In
vest gate among other things, the cotcny cushion scale
an insect imported from Australia which Is reported TO pe
doing immese damage to the citrus orchards OF California
BIDS OPENFD-Bids were opened to-day for passenger
and area elevators the wing OF the state War
and Navy Department Building. Crane Co. OF Chicago,
were the lowest bidders $l5Slj and Sl21J for pass
enger and area elevators.
FOREIGN Coins DEBARRED.-sec OF State Bayard
is in receipt Of dispatch fr Pendleion King, charge
daaircs at ConstannOpe. saying that the Government
of Turkey Will prohibit and after April IL. Ies' All
foreign silver coil from entering any OF lis custom houses
post Offices
ForRTII-CIass PosTMAsTERs. The Postmaster General
has appointed T. Burgess posmast er at MGosup Conn.,
and James L. Austin post Inaster al estOn, l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-03-20
MORE ATrAcHMEyTS AGAINST L4wToX
HIS pR3pgRTY MoRTGAGED FOR ALL 1T WAS WORTH,


HIS PROPERTY MORTGAGED FOR ALL 1T WAS WORTH,
HOWEVER.
The mos, direct move made yesterday upon Walter /.
Lawton the fugitive phosphate dealer, was the reut OF
the appearance in this city OF John e. Graiilin OF Ba
more the first vice president Of the Nassa Company OF
which LAYTON was president whose principal Office IS in
Baltimore The directors OF the company met at 20 81
Broadway, promptly cut on Mr. a%Ions mead anu inns
books possession OF through the lntcrcessoh
~ yandcr 4 Green as counsel OF the corporation and
cursory examination made enough 10 show that they
all there with POSSIBLY one eaeeTm rot
out attachment on Lawtons supposed property III
Rufus T. Kirkland, the president OF Iawtons Chemical
Ammoniate and Oil Company, went 10 Abram Kings
Office and swore affidavit 10 enable the Cochrane
Company TO secure another attachment on LAYTON
property on a claim Of si,lOO and subsequently
was Mr. Ss S' %ycs E declined Robert sS talk
situation or to state how long he. ne ma Id
secuted the idea that Mr. Kirk keeping out OF
sight placed credence In any story that La"toh
Joseph D. Jones' the president of the Delta Actin
| Company. in which Lawton was interested said: - ,
w dns EsRsG l SsSe 'is
he eTSess ny tie efopo,sn Trust Company
News came yesterday from various paris OF the coun
y shG Ean, 'an rOasSoSt Re south Specially 10
have suffered.
close friend of Lawtons said
do not believe Lawton took away with him any such
amount as Is on 9eaay liz was not the ld Of
one In the think effort will be made 70 get
He has no assets IA far a. can see ne had
for all worth or had sOl IT, so
thar Il looks as II nothing would result from these attach
ments.
r. Rouh Sons obtained an attachment for $1,000,
the amount OF an unpaid note. .
The New York and NewJersey Brick Company recently
executed mortgage It's property III New-Jersey to
the Metropolitan Trust Company as trustee to secure an
issue OF It's mortgage bonds aggregang S3ooOOO
The bonds 10 be secured by this mortgage were Few
DAYS thereafter sent to the trust company for certc
on and are its possession In unissucd and un-
state the seal OF the brick company not being
attached thereto The Metropolitan Trust Company has
no pecunary interest Of nature or extent whatsoever
/ ia the bonds.
NOT ENDORsERS FOR LAwTON.
WILMINGTON, n. C., March 10. The Nayassa Guano
Company OF this city, state that they are not and never
have been endorsers for Walter T. LawtOn. They say he
was their agent purchasing supplies in Newf ork but
hal no financial contract autl Ory over the company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-03-20
little PROOF AGAINST BAKER.

Police Commissioners French and McClave and Super
intendent Murray yesterday complmented Captain MUIR
ply OF the Onehundredhst squad account OF the ar
rest OF Martin Baker, the suspected assaant OF Miss
Marie Ernesne Schmidt and the recovery OF her hand
kerchief which she dropped which she dropped when she
was feled with sand club In front Of her home In West
sixty-nnth.st Captain Murphy had Baker remanded at
police yesterday, although the prisoner SAID he
he had any knowledge of the assault Miss schmidt IL
that Baker had told several stories
about his movements Monday evening. While the p0
lice thought that Baker the assaiant they were not
that they could find sufficient proof 70 convict him.
Miss Schmidt had talk with Captain Murphy yesterday
and fatty refused 10 TO the police station and attempt
identify Baker She said that she did not the face
her and she confident that she could not
recognize him Captain Murphy also failed to get Baker
Identified by Mrs Hamilton, the woman who was chased
in the street by stranger Monday evening not far
from Miss Scbmidts home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-03-20
CLOSING PRICES or CALIFORNIA SroCRS
SAN FRANCISCO, March 10. 1887
SATURDAY, March 1872. ".

SATURDAY, MntCu lV-f VI.
Totlay's sto ok market dull far volume or
transactions related thereto But there Is much sig
nicance In the remarkable strength which was devei
oped. At the opening tho market was
depressed, not by the enemies OF hiRh
values but by some OF the prominent speculative
holders OF securities: first prices generally were lsdh
lower than last evenings last figures. But there was an
unusual lack Of disposition TO follow the lead set Dull
ness with steady figures reigned TIL amoyenent was
started in Chicago Northwestern stock but even an
advance that from ZIG 10 III at first had little oiiect
upon the general market After while, however. either
a desire to close up short" accounts or better pur
chasing demand for the long" account In the entire
absence OF pressure to sell manifested ITSELF In the
whole market, and steady but not rampant imp rove
ment followed which continued to just before the Close
Some stocks closed y below the best figures OF the day.
Tho Omahas fully participated with the North
westerns Fort Worth aud Denver City was active
at advancing figures. Missouri Pacific
uotceaby strong and Western Union after delay
advanced 70 76L. Louisville and Nashville active
and held all yesterdays gain. The trunk Ines after
an eary attack upon NowYork Central down 111i4.
while sluggish strong The market closed quiet
and firm at near the best figures OF tho day
Government bonds quiet and easy with the bids
for coupon 4ss OF - per cent Annexed the closing
quotations.